A film about how a viral video of a Grade 8 student changed his family life in Antique captured the judges’ hearts at the 15th Cinemalaya awards.
‘John Denver Trending’ won the ‘Best Film’ award in the biggest independent film festival in the country.
The movie’s lead star, 15 year-old Jansen Magpusao also received the Best Actor award.
The film also bagged other major awards like Best Cinematography, Best Original Musical Score, Best Editing, NETPAC Award.
Veteran actress Ruby Ruiz bagged the ‘Best Actress’ award for her outstanding portrayal ‘Iska’.
This is Ruiz’s first ever lead role after forty years in the industry.
The Theodore Boborol film also won ‘Best Screenplay’.
A film about two young men in quest for stardom and popularity but encountered a twist of fate or ‘F***bois’ gave Eduardo Roy Jr. his second ‘Best Director’ award.
Veteran actor Ricky Davao on the other hand received the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ award for his performance on the same film.
Full list of winners:
Best Film (Full Length Feature): John Denver Trending (Arden Rod Condez)
Best Film (Short Feature): Wag Mo Kong Kausapin (Josef Dielle Gacuta )
Best Director (Full Length): Eduardo Roy Jr. (F#*@bois)
Best Director (Short Feature): Don Senoc (Sa Among Agwat)
NETPAC Award (Full Length Feature): John Denver Trending
Special Jury Award (Short Feature): Tembong (Shaira Advincula
Best Actress (Full Length Feature): Ruby Ruiz (Iska)
Best Actor (Full Length Feature): Jansen Magpusao (John Denver Trending)
Best Supporting Actress (Full Length Feature): Ella Cruz (John Denver Trending)
Best Supporting Actor (Full Length Feature): Ricky Davao (F#*@bois)
Best Screenplay (Full Length Feature): Iska (Mary Rose Colindres)
Best Screenplay (Short Feature): Kontrolado ni Girly ang Buhay Niya (Gilb Baldoza)
Shorts Special Mention for Subject Matter: Hele ng Maharlika (Norvin de los Santos)
Best Cinematography (Full Length Feature): John Denver Trending (Rommel Salas)
Best Editing (Full Length Feature): John Denver Trending (Benjo Ferrer III)
Best Original Music Score (Full Length Feature): John Denver Trending (Len Calvo)
Best Production Design (Full Length Feature): Edward (Alvin Francisco)
Best Sound Design (Full Length Feature): Iska
Audience Choice Award (Full Length Feature): Belle Douleur (Joji Alonso)
Audience Choice Award (Short Feature): Heist School (Julius Renomeron Jr.)
